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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,682.96, 9,226.14 and 4,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,682.96, 9,226.14 and 4,031 is: 5,564.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,682.96 : 9,226.14 = 4,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,682.96/9,226.14 = 4,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,682.96x = 9,226.14 × 4,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,682.96x = 37,190,570.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,190,570.34/6,682.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.98

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